phil_lihp Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yes, it's time to say goodbye. I wasn't expecting to move it on so soon - frankly, it's a superb car and I love driving it, but it's not being used enough and storage is becoming an issue so it's up for grabs despite the fact that writing this feels a bit wrong. It's a rare Rover 220SLi in white/grey with electric front windows, electric sunroof and electric door mirrors. It's taxed until October and MOT'd until November. 138k on the clock although the engine is not the original and has done closer to 190k but has had a rebuilt gearbox and complete new gasket set back in 2009. Good Points: * The engine starts first time, is strong and powerful and runs very well - around 40MPG is possible if you drive gently. It's a fantastic long distance cruiser.* Almost everything electrical works including the electric sunroof (no leaks either) and the alarm - the one exception being the driver's door central locking which only works on the key. The previously weak and undersized battery has been replaced with a correctly sized one which seems to be in perfect health.* It has 4 excellent tyres on it, the front Dunlops are quite new* It has a brand new waterpump and radiator so no leaks and it runs nice and cool (fresh coolant too)* It had a brand new windscreen in September* It has a towbar with working electrics* I serviced it a couple of months ago with new oil, filters and spark plugs plus front brake pads Bad Points:* The bodywork's cosmetically challenged. Not much surface rust now but the paint is shabby and my rattle-can repair jobs are not particularly good plus the passenger door mirror is a slight colour mismatch. From 10 feet away it looks presentable* The rear bumper has a big hole in it to accomodate the towbar, I've grown to like this though, it's part of the car's character* It's a 2.0 T-series so leaks oil. Not a great deal but the engine block is coated in it and it does use a little bit. It's also blowing a bit of condensation sometimes from the exhaust but no idea if that's actually a problem. No signs of HGF.* One mismatched hubcap!* The steering is a little vague and floaty - there doesn't seem to be any play between the steering wheel and the front wheels but the MOT tester commented that the rack could be worn. Tracking has been tested and is perfect. It became a lot more evident after the new tyres were fitted.* The boot lets a little water in during heavy rain, the rear lights probably need sealing up properly In case you've missed it, this is the legendary 220SLi owned and repaired by Mr_B011ox, its most recent years are well documented on here (my thread is here) and on RetroRides. It will be at Shitefest so you're welcome to go over it with a microscope and test drive it to your heart's content. I would like £350 for it as it stands. I know it's not the £100 it's been passed around for before but it's had so much spent on it and is in such improved condition since then that I would like a little return but that said I've spent far more on it than it will ever be worth. I don't want to swap it for another car but I am confident in its reliability and I like a good road trip so am more than happy to assist with delivery anywhere in the UK (I'm in North Devon). Start queuing here. Lacquer Peel, Skizzer and Wilko220 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackywacerwill Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 This would be literally perfect for us as the family cruiser if we didn't already have a car doing that job. Thought I'd get in quick with why I can't buy. GLWTS etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I can vouch for the SHEER GONAD-FLATTENING EXCELLENCE of this car, think I drove it further than any other car I've ever had and loved it!!! Phil has fixed the only serious life-threatening issue it hed (rusty upper screen rail). Half tempted myself! scruff and cms206 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yes, the screen and the leaky waterpump were its major failings and they're both sorted now. Go on, you know you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I enjoyed my time with the car very much and even the banter about my meanness when collecting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Keep me away from this at Shitefest as I'll end up buying it.....seems good value considering all the stuff you've sorted out Phil. Is it a '94 M? KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Yes, March 1994 I think so it qualifies for classic car insurance now under some insurers. Bonus! I think - don't quote me on this - that it's had a clutch in the last 3 years and the cambelt was changed in 2012. It really doesn't want for anything much now. I've run out of things to do to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I almost feel duty bound to have a brief ride on the AS bike, assuming there are no takers at shitefest. Just out of interest, where in Devon are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I 'think' my one was born in March '94, and it's on an 'L'... Unsurprisingly, I still have the megahorn for this 220. I will also be at Welshfest, with an A-frame and trailer board. I do not intend to come home with this. I'm hoping against hope that there are no good ales on tap at the Have Odd (Chod) Hotel. A couple months back when this was sorned, Phil enquired about a few cosmetic bits from my breaker. He said they weren't urgent, so like an arse I forgot about them. I will bring some pressies with me for the car, (whoever's it may be,) to swap for a pint. One pint. BUT NO MORE, OK?I'm a cheap date. Skizzer, HillmanImp, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I can see what's going to happen. Joe and I will get pissed and enter a bidding war for this beauty. But this being Autoshite and not Coys it'll be in 50p increments! KruJoe, HMC and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Tempted here too, well priced considering the work you've done to it and with a decent amount of tax and test. Realistically my 2 jalopies need some time and cash on preventative maintenance this summer and adding another one to the fleet will make his harder to juggle. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 I almost feel duty bound to have a brief ride on the AS bike, assuming there are no takers at shitefest. Just out of interest, where in Devon are you? Bideford on the North coast - as above, happy to help with delivery though. I can see what's going to happen. Joe and I will get pissed and enter a bidding war for this beauty. But this being Autoshite and not Coys it'll be in 50p increments! I full condone and endorse this behaviour. No sweat on the parts Joe, it's been used so little recently that I'd more or less forgotten as well. Thank you for offering to bring them down, I'm sure a pint can easily be procured. While I'd be happy to sell it at Shitefest I'm slightly alarmed by the mention of A-frames, I want to be able to get home and if my recent travels to rural Wales are anything to go by public transport is at best infrequent! I obviously have the month wrong as yes it must be newer than August but it's definitely a 1994. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I have reason to believe you could cadge a ride home with TwoSmoke as he heads Cornwall-wards in a velourious Saab or a Mk1 BX. Not that I've thought about it at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Yah! I really want this car but I wont be in England until August plus I've committed myself to seeing Skizzers 75. I really would like a car down here in France as the car we have is a shared one, which includes having to share with this hateful turd who has been kicked into our house. Good luck with the sale, I really hope it can find a long-term home eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Yeh lifts are no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Could be a plan I guess. Thanks for the offer of a lift, sounds like it might be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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